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title: JournalItem.Reply Method (Outlook)
keywords: vbaol11.chm1276
f1_keywords:
- vbaol11.chm1276
ms.prod: outlook
api_name:
- Outlook.JournalItem.Reply
ms.assetid: de74bf54-a365-4d41-bfe9-abb3def52ece
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# JournalItem.Reply Method (Outlook)

Creates a reply, pre-addressed to the original sender, from the original message.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Reply**

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **JournalItem** object.


### Return Value

A  **[MailItem](mailitem-object-outlook.md)** object that represents the reply.


## See also


#### Concepts


[JournalItem Object](journalitem-object-outlook.md)

